Bob Jones sophomore right-handed pitcher/third baseman Dylan Ray announced this afternoon that he has committed to Alabama.
The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Ray, whose fastball has been clocked in the lower 90s, is rated the No. 1 player in the state and No. 21 right-handed pitcher in the nation for the Class of 2020 by Perfect Game. His other offers included Auburn, Mississippi State and West Virginia.
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Ray has made one relief appearance this season. His highlights have come at the plate, including crushing a pair of three-run homers in a victory over Austin on March 6 to give Patriots coach Jared Smith his 100th career victory. Ray also launched a grand slam over the scoreboard in a win over Albertville.
Bob Jones (15-4) was ranked No. 8 in the first ASWA poll of the season. The Patriots are coming off a 4-1 showing during a spring break trip to Baldwin County.
Ray was a multi-purpose threat for Bob Jones football last season. He caught 40 passes for 452 yards, four touchdowns and a pair of 2-point conversions, and four of his 10 completed passes went for TDs.
Daniel Boyette covers Huntsville Region high school sports for AL.com.